Solved trying to switch from IDE to AHCI but I followed instructions to modify registry and enter safe mode, and it fails to work

Winuser · Feb 25, 2024

Wynona said:
ZDNet is one of our more accurate publications.

At one time I would say yes but now I take what they say with a grain of salt.

Winuser · Feb 25, 2024

sdowney717 said:
is there a way to force it to boot the ssd samsung drive, it does boot it only in safe mode

Unless there is a problem with the boot sector you could try using EasyBCD. Your not a commercial business so you can use the free version. EasyBCD

sdowney717 · Feb 25, 2024

Winuser said:
Unless there is a problem with the boot sector you could try using EasyBCD. Your not a commercial business so you can use the free version. EasyBCD

looks like nothing there is free? Maybe then this RE program?

Easy Recovery Essentials for Windows

Recover and repair your PC yourself immediately, with an instant download and easy-to-follow instructions. Don't risk losing your data, no formatting required!

neosmart.net

Winuser · Feb 25, 2024

That's not the link I posted. This is what your looking for.

sdowney717 · Feb 25, 2024

Winuser said:
That's not the link I posted. This is what your looking for.

View attachment 88286

Sorry but it takes me to a page that requires money

This EasyBCD goes to this Easy Recovery Essentials for Windows goes to this Easy Recovery Essentials for Windows and $20 for home users

Do you have the direct download free link?

Winuser · Feb 25, 2024

sdowney717 said:
Sorry but it takes me to a page that requires money

This EasyBCD goes to this Easy Recovery Essentials for Windows goes to this Easy Recovery Essentials for Windows and $20 for home users

Do you have the direct download free link?

I gave you the direct link to EasyBCD. Even the first link in your post takes me to the correct page. Click on your first link and scroll down. If that doesn't work you need to do a security scan on your computer because your being redirected to another website.

Winuser · Feb 25, 2024

Using the picture I posted as a guide, click on the Register option. You don't have to enter any info to download the free version if you don't want to.

sdowney717 · Feb 25, 2024

Winuser said:
Using the picture I posted as a guide, click on the Register option. You don't have to enter any info to download the free version if you don't want to.

ok. I see it now, thanks for that

Winuser · Feb 25, 2024

sdowney717 said:
ok. I see it now, thanks for that

I take it you were clicking on the wrong link. If I'm right I'm glad that's what it was because I didn't want to find out your computer had been infected. Cleaning a infected computer can be a major pain.